‘I will sing at the drop of a hat’: Jeff Goldblum’s honest playlist
The actor and pianist swapped playing Beethoven for Deep Purple and knows what to put on at a party, but which of his movie themes has he put words to?…
Politics live: Tim Wilson accuses PM of ‘deceit and betrayal’ over budget tax tweaks; Australia Post lifts fuel surcharge for parcels
Follow live updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast ‘We’re not a party of government … yet,’ says Joyce Barnaby Joyce is doing something of…
Martin Short opens up about ‘nightmare’ death of his daughter Katherine
Actor and comedian speaks for the first time since his 42-year-old daughter died by suicide in February Martin Short has spoken for the first time about the death of his…
Homelessness ‘crisis’ pushes councils to the brink
Local councils are struggling to cope with a homelessness crisis that has spread well beyond inner-city streets. Two-thirds of Australian councils consider homelessness a significant or acute issue in their…
Trump and China’s Xi preparing for talks
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will discuss Iran, Taiwan, artificial intelligence and nuclear weapons as they weigh extending a critical minerals deal, according to US officials…
One Nation win grim warning for major party future
The coalition could be reduced to a regional remnant and Labor seats will come under threat if One Nation builds on its breakthrough by-election victory, analysts say. David Farley will…
State’s drilling dream sours budget approvals sweetener
Labor will offer more money to states and territories as it tries to secure agreement over landmark environmental reforms, but one premier is vowing not to make it easy. Tuesday’s…
Health insurance industry to protest rebate changes as hospitals close
The upcoming budget is expected to changes to the private health insurance rebates for older people. Health insurance industry uproar awaits, Claudia Weisenberger reports. Last month, Health Minister Mark Butler…
‘ISIS brides’ on slavery charges make bid for freedom
Two Islamic State-linked women arrested and charged with slavery offences hours after returning from a Syrian refugee camp are seeking release into the community. Kawsar Ahmad, 53, and Zeinab Ahmad,…
Federal budget to dominate the economic agenda
The federal budget will this week overshadow local data, with Jim Chalmers’ fifth fiscal blueprint key to future Reserve Bank interest rate calls. The economy was already speeding above its…